Naval Air Facility El Centro

Established:1946
Base Type:Navy

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About

Naval Air Facility El Centro is located in the heart of Southern California’s Imperial Valley. It is a two hour drive from San Diego and Palm Springs, one hour from Yuma, AZ, and fifteen minutes from the Mexican border. With our year-round great flying weather and the proximity of several instrumented bombing ranges, we are an integral part of Naval Aviation Training. the air facility’s mission to support the combat training and readiness of the Warfighter.

(Source: https://cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrsw/installations/naf_el_centro.html)

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Gate and Hours

The Main Gate of Naval Air Facility El Centro is open 24/7. Proper identification is required.

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Quick Reference

Chaplain
(760) 339-2461/2454/3390

Fleet & Family Support Office
(760) 339-2442

Housing Office
(760) 339-2935

Finance/Accounting
(760) 339-2371

Legal Services/JAG
(760) 339-6087

Fire Emergency Services
(760) 339-2910

Public Affairs
(760) 339-2519

Mirage Club (Dining)
(760) 339-2996

Family Advocacy
https://www.cnic.navy.mil/ffr/family_readiness/fleet_and_family_support_program.html

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Base Surroundings

Imperial Valley Mall
3451 S Dogwood Rd,
El Centro, CA 92243-9158
(760) 352-0800

Lakeview Golf Course
1589 Drew Rd,
El Centro, CA 92243-9582
(760) 352-6638

Bucklin Park
1350 S 8th St,
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-4555